03/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/08/2024 22:27
August 3, 2024 - As Tropical Storm Debby approaches St. Petersburg, the City of St. Petersburg continues to make preparations to minimize the impacts of the storm on the community.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to impact St. Petersburg on Sunday, Aug. 4.
A Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Watch and Flood Watch are in effect for Pinellas County, meaning tropical storm conditions are likely this weekend.
The current forecast from the National Hurricane Center projects 2-4 ft. of storm surge in addition to heavy rainfall of 4-6 inches on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Heavy rains, storm surge, coastal flooding and gusty winds are possible across the area starting Sunday, Aug. 4.
Updates from Pinellas County can be found, here: https://pinellas.gov/news/pinellas-update-2-all-pinellas-parks-and-preserves-to-close-sunday/
Six emergency sandbag distribution locations are now closed. Operations will NOT be open Sunday, Aug. 4.
Brush Sites will open tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 4 - weather permitting - for regular operating hours. Stay tuned to social media for real-time updates.
Please do not drive through flooded streets. Important flooding information can be found at: www.stpete.org/flooding
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Visit www.stpete.org/hurricane for more information.
Six emergency sandbag distribution locations are open today and conclude at 7 p.m. or until weather allows. Operations will not be open Sunday, Aug. 4.
So far, more than 31,000 sandbags have been distributed.
Teams have working on their pre-storm checklist that covers the entire City and low-lying areas to minimize storm impacts to the community.
The City's three wastewater treatment facilities have been confirmed to have the capacity to handle the additional rainfall.
Storm preparedness protocols are activated.
Team members are prepared to deploy after the storm passes to help with relief efforts.
Brush Sites will open tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 4, weather permitting, for regular hours. Stay tuned to social media for real-time updates.
Codes Compliance Assistance Department and Neighborhood Relations Department staff completed pre-storm assessments.
Teams are preparing for debris pickup needs for after the storm.
Sunken Gardens will be closed Aug. 3-4 and re-open Monday, Aug. 5.
Staff has assessed boats at the Municipal Marina for safety and security.
Message boards have been placed to warn drivers of possible roadway flooding.
The South Core Parking Garage is accepting vehicles for residents who want to park their car above street level.
Closures are not expected at this time, but may change due to the weather.
Water levels at city pools have been lowered in anticipation of the additional rainfall.
Parks have been cleaned to minimize post-storm debris.
Teams are standing by to handle post-storm debris.
For more information, visit www.stpete.org/hurricane.